Physical Examination

Observation of both jugular veins can provide a reliable indication of the volume and pressure in the right side of the heart since internal jugular veins pulsate in response to phasic changes in right atrial pressure. Proper positioning of the patient to increase the effects of gravity enhances distention of the jugular veins and, therefore, increases the ability to observe venous pulsations.

Full complete clinical examination of the chest, lungs and respiration with breath sounds

Complete examination of the back

On a seated patient, this demonstration presents the neck examination. The examiner checks that the trachea is midline, then palpates the thyroid from the front by gently displacing the trachea, and again from behind. It is a methodical teaching clip in Physical Examination for students.

Systematic teaching demonstrates examination of the mouth. The examiner inspects the pharynx, tongue, teeth and buccal mucosa, watches the soft palate rise as the patient says ah, and palpates the tongue and floor of the mouth with gloves. It is a structured resource in Physical Examination.

Examination of the ears is demonstrated in this physical examination video. The presenter works through the complete clinical assessment of the ears and the associated hearing tests. It is a training resource for students learning ear and hearing examination. It can support classroom teaching and independent study in this subject area.

This narrated teaching demonstration shows a complete eye and vision examination on a patient. The examiner tests visual acuity with a pocket Snellen chart, checks eye movements and convergence, and demonstrates ophthalmoscopic examination of the retina with several types of ophthalmoscope. It is a study resource for clinical examination skills.

Examination of the lymph nodes of the head is demonstrated in this physical examination video. The examiner palpates the head and neck node regions as part of routine assessment. The recording is a training resource for students learning lymph node examination. The material is intended for general medical education and classroom study.

Optimal blood pressure typically is defined as 120 mm Hg systolic — which is the pressure as your heart beats — over 80 mm Hg diastolic — which is the pressure as your heart relaxes. For your resting heart rate, the target is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm)

This examination demonstration shows assessment of the motor system in the upper limb. The examiner observes the patient at rest and in movement, inspects muscle bulk for wasting, tests tone by moving the relaxed limbs, and grades strength through elbow, wrist, grip, finger and thumb movements. It is a study resource for neurological examination.

Silent footage shows examination of an enucleated eye socket in a patient with post-enucleation socket syndrome. The recording presents the clinical examination without narration, following the assessment of the socket and surrounding structures. It is a visual reference for ophthalmology and oculoplastic assessment.